MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) has announced
additions to the lineup of its 24th Annual Awards Ceremony, held Monday,
April 26, 2004 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino in the Northern Lights Theater.

The James Elbert Band (JEB) is the latest addition to
the lineup of bands and artists scheduled to perform throughout the
ceremony. Bringing the blues to the lineup, JEB builds on the influences
of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Muddy Waters to create its style
and sound. The sextet of Muskegoans delivers rock-laced, blues-oriented
cover and original songs.

Immediately following the ceremony, a Post-Show party will be held in
Potawatomi Bingo Casino's second floor Woodland Dreams Conference Room
with music by Mulligan's Groove.

Complete with entertainment, cash bar, and hors d'oeuvres, the
Post-Show party provides an opportunity for networking with performers,
presenters, and industry professionals.

Previously announced, other performers throughout the show include Salt
Creek, Fat Sandwich, Something Phonic, Jina Jurner and the Jikettes,
Michael Angelo Batio, Boo Radley Band, Strong Medicine, and Sunspot. The
night's MC will be Milwaukee-based guitarist Greg Koch, while Mrs. Fun,
with special guests Janet Planet and Juli Wood, will be the evening's
House Band.

WAMI representatives also announced a lineup of area dignitaries and
notables who are scheduled to appear and present awards at the Awards
Ceremony. This year's presenters will include:

Tickets for the 24th Annual WAMI Awards Ceremony, available for $30.00,
can be purchased at the Northern Lights Theater box office.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in Milwaukee's Potawatomi Bingo Casino's
Northern Lights Theater. For more information about the WAMI Awards,
including how to order tickets, visit
www.wamimusic.com.

Promoting the Wisconsin music scene, WAMI provides funds to students
and emerging artists, and offers continuing education for music industry
professionals through monthly meetings, and semi-annual music seminars.

WAMI sponsors include Potawatomi Bingo Casino and the Shepherd Express.